Luke Jackson – Of The Time: EP Review
Time on your hands? Paint the shed? Mow the lawn? Not Luke Jackson. Unable to be out on the road chasing his hope and dreams, Luke and his compadres conjure up a set of new songs.
Various Artists – Love You – A Tribute to Syd Barrett: Album Review
Love You – a tribute to the musical legacy of Pink Floyd man Syd Barrett, celebrating half a century since their first appearance.
Steven Wilson – The Future Bites: Album Review
Steven Wilson finally releases his long delayed, much anticipated The Future Bites. It takes two of us to review.
Broon – Cosmic Ceilidh: Album Review
A mandolin, electric and acoustic guitar instrumental work by Broon. Bizarrely, Cosmic Ceilidh is also one for the Rush fans to investigate.
1971-2021: A Classic Golden Jubilee Year!
At The Barrier takes a look back at 1971 and celebrates a seminal year for the Rock Album. Happy Birthday to these classics!
One to watch in ’21 – introducing Megan Dixon Hood
Here’s a musician who’s worth keeping an eye on on 2021. Remember the name – Megan Dixon Hood.
Transatlantic – The Absolute Universe: Album Review
The Transatlantic mothership takes flight once more as the quartet takes Progressive Rock to new levels with their versions of The Absolute Universe.
Asphyx – Necroceros: Album Review
Asphyx return to slay on their tenth album. Wrap up and get lost in the blizzard of destruction on Necroceros.
Why I Love: Luke Jackson on Martyn Joseph
In the first Why I Love of 2021, singer songwriter Luke Jackson writes for us of his admiration for Martyn Joseph.
The Sad Song Co – Saudade: Album Review
Nigel Powell (ex-Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls) returns with a new album using his solo moniker The Sad Song Co.
Fraternity – Seasons Of Change, The Complete Recordings 1970-1974: Album Review
Fraternity? Bon Scott’s pre-AC/DC band have their two albums and a disc of rarities packed up by Grape Organisation.
Blair Dunlop – Trails: Queensland: Album Review
Blair Dunlop at his absolute best on a live album from his tour of Queensland armed with just an acoustic guitar.
Buzzcocks – Late For The Train, Live & In Session (1989-2016): Album Review
Another shedload of post classic Buzzcocks live material from the archive. As usual, Cherry Red do the honours.
Frozen Soul – Crypt Of Ice: Album Review
Frozen Soul release their debut album invoking the classic sounds of Stockholm death metal, Carcass and Bolt Thrower.
Emma Ruth Rundle & Thou – The Helm Of Sorrow: EP Review
Emma Ruth Rundle & Thou give us another four cuts from their much lauded 2020 collaboration, May Our Chambers Be Full.